National Irrigation Congress to Meet in Boise Statewide Plans
Chairman Monte B Gwinn outlines Pendleton Umailkia County support for the Boise convention September 3 through 8. Will M Peterson will attend from Athena after a gubernatorial appointment. Washington correspondents, up to 151, travel in a special car. Vic President Fairbanks to be guest, with many lawmakers and governors expected. Boise prepares a grand reception and souvenirs highlighting irrigation and Umatilla projects. The Northwest Gas & Electric Co expands power to Walla Walla, Athena, Weston, and Pendleton to meet rising demand. An estate of $4000 is left by Joseph Hastings of Kamiah, heir Moblin Hastings.
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National Irrigation Congress
Boise City
Northwest
Athena
Will M. Peterson
Chamberlain
Pendleton
Uma
Lilla County
Boise
Monte B. Gwinn
United States
Gwinn
Washington
Congress
Idaho
Bola
Vicw
Fairbanks
West
Middle West
Walla Walla- Milton
Walla Walla
Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Athena Weston
Joseph Hastings
Saling Place
Weaton Mountain
Moblin Hastings
Kamiah Wash
Freewater Votes on Special Election for Saloon
Notices posted in ice water call a special election to decide establishing a saloon in Freewater. Voters previously chose dry in two elections, while saloon proponents push a charter amendment to allow municipal control of liquor. Critics say Freewater lacks a valid charter and question if the move defies state law. A court ruling likely to determine legality.
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Supreme Court
Northwestern Gas & Electric plant flume drains Walla Walla River
The large flume at the Northwestern Gas and Electric plant on the Walla Walla River carries all water from the south fork, leaving the river bed nearly dry for about six miles up to the power plant. Below the plant the flow resumes as water passes the facility.
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Northwestern Gas & Electric Company
Walla Walla River
South Fork
Oregon proclamation on constitutional amendment approval
Governor Chamberlain proclaims the initiative amendment to Section 1 of Article XII of the Oregon Constitution approved by voters. On June 25, 1906, a canvass showed 63,749 in favor and 9,571 against, establishing an affirmative majority and effective date of entry into the constitution. By authority, the proclamation takes effect the date of issue.
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Oregon
State of
George B. Chamberlain
States of
Capitol
Geo, Bi, Chamberlain
Horses Are Quoying Athena Farmer Loses Two Work Animals
Athena Farmer reports two valuable work animals lost in a recent incident. Local authorities are alerted and search efforts continue as neighbors assist with clued leads and protective measures for livestock farmers.
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Athena
Twenty head horses die in Baker City aftermath
Oregon farmers report twenty valuable horses died after feeding on Chinese lettuce in summer fallow fields. Owners describe rapid death after fieldwork heat, with signs including swelling and corpses showing large colonies. Names affected include John Weity and George Weity among others losing multiple animals.
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Henry Wood
Watts-Wood
Bors
Kirk Place
Wood
Baker City
Fermera
John Weity
George Weity
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Umatilla County
Freewater Pines
Freewater
Inter
Questoin
Judge Hunt
Portland
Hamilton H. Hendricks
Hendricks
George Hawk
Hawk
Clyde Brown
Fossil
Ore
Ihe
Boddy
Ins
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Bitterroot Range
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Mississippi
Pacific
M. Cleland, Gen. Pass
St. Paul, Minn, Or
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Superior
Pacific Northwest
Preston-Parton Milling Go
Waitsburg, Wash
N. B
Burns Bros
the People’s Warehouse
Pacific Coast Elevator Company
David Williams
Athona, Oregon
Pye
Wises Valves
W. J. Clarke & CO
E. Court St
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